Isaiah 28:21
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:21?

2. How does Isaiah 28:21 illustrate God's unusual work in our lives today?

3. What lessons can we learn from God's "strange work" in Isaiah 28:21?

4. How does Isaiah 28:21 connect to God's justice throughout the Bible?

5. How can we apply the message of Isaiah 28:21 in our community?

6. In what ways does Isaiah 28:21 challenge our understanding of God's actions?

7. What is the "unusual task" mentioned in Isaiah 28:21, and why is it significant?

8. How does Isaiah 28:21 relate to God's character as both just and merciful?

9. Why is God's action in Isaiah 28:21 described as "strange" and "alien"?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28?

11. In Isaiah 28:21–22, does the notion of God performing a “strange work” and bringing swift judgment raise questions about the consistency of divine justice elsewhere in the Bible?

12. Why do some scholars believe that sections of Isaiah were written by multiple authors centuries apart?

13. In Isaiah 25:2, which specific 'fortified city' is being referenced, and what archaeological evidence supports or contradicts its complete destruction?

14. Proverbs 21:1: How can a king's heart be completely directed by God if history is full of cruel rulers who appear to have acted against any divine morality?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the historical context of Mount Perazim and the Valley of Gibeon enhance our understanding of God's "strange work" in Isaiah 28:21?

2. In what ways can we see God's sovereignty and unexpected interventions in our own lives today?

3. How do the events described in Isaiah 28:21 challenge us to trust in God's plan, even when it seems strange or difficult to understand?

4. What lessons can we learn from Israel's need for repentance in Isaiah's time that apply to our personal spiritual journey?

5. How can we reconcile the idea of God's judgment with His mercy, as seen in the context of Isaiah 28:21 and other related scriptures?1. What are the consequences of pride and arrogance as depicted in the fall of Ephraim? How can you apply this lesson to your life?

2. What does the fading flower symbolize in Isaiah 28:1-4?

3. How does God contrast the drunk leaders of Jerusalem with His divine wisdom?

4. In the context of your life, how would you interpret the promise of God becoming a "crown of glory" and "garland of joy" to the remnant of His people?

5. How can we identify spiritual drunkenness in today's society, and what are the ways to overcome it?

6. Why do you think the leaders of Jerusalem scoffed at the prophetic messages? How do you respond when God’s messages are challenging?

7. What does the Cornerstone represent, and how is this prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament?

8. How can the warning to Jerusalem's leaders in verses 14-22 be related to contemporary society's dealings with truth and justice?

9. In what ways do you see people today making "covenants with death," i.e., aligning with destructive behaviors or systems, believing they are immune to their consequences?

10. How does the parable of the farmer demonstrate God's wisdom?

11. In what ways can we apply the lessons from the farmer's parable in our daily decision-making processes?

12. How can we ensure that we are building our lives on the Cornerstone instead of relying on our deceptive securities?

13. In what ways can the impending divine judgment be a call to personal transformation?

14. How does the repeated theme of redemption amidst judgment in Isaiah's prophecy offer hope to us today?

15. What actions can you take to avoid the spiritual complacency warned against in this chapter?

16. How does the message of Isaiah 28 encourage you to develop a deeper relationship with God?

17. How can the imagery and prophecies in Isaiah 28 inspire your prayers and conversations with God?

18. How can the teachings in Isaiah 28 help us to better understand the character of God?

19. What steps can you take in your life to embrace the wisdom offered by God, as opposed to the wisdom of the world?

20. How can we be more discerning of God's prophecies and teachings in a world that often distorts these messages?

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